1998 Ranger Fuse Box/Wire DIBACLE!

[Drag Week Splash]

Hi,
wrapping up the list of to do's before I embark on 2022 HOTROD dragweek with my 302/c4 swapped Ranger.
The last bit of work is all wiring!
The wiring on this truck is a mess (previous owner was a volunteer fire fighter)...
Half of my fuse block (In cab) is dead.. no power..
What wire or wires power the fuse block...
My plan is to simply power the fuse block so I can get the headlights, turn, park, tail lights going...
I only need these lights to pass tech!

 

[Uncle Gump]

I don't have a wiring diagram for that year...

you will need a hot at all times source and a key on source. They most likely originate from the underhood fuse relay center.

 

[franklin2]

Here are some diagrams. Looks like a wire or two from the underhood fuse box feed the underdash fuse box.

 

[Curious Hound]

Are you sure that the dead parts aren't the parts that should only have power when the key is on?

 

[franklin2]

The outside lighting should work all the time.

 

[James Morse]

Yeah and loud insistent chimes if you leave the headlights on, which is nice.